05/22/2026
As dietitians, we have concerns over the carnivore diet, it’s not because we “hate meat.”
Protein is important. Iron is important. B12 is important. Meat can absolutely be part of a healthy diet.
What concerns us is eliminating entire food groups and calling it the answer for everyone.
Here’s why:
• Fiber matters for gut health, cholesterol, blood sugar, and fullness
• Fruits + vegetables provide vitamins, antioxidants, and phytonutrients linked to long-term health
• Many people feel better initially simply because they cut out ultra processed foods, not necessarily because plants were the issue
• Longterm research on all-meat diets is still very limited and not looking promising
• Extreme restriction can create fear around food and become difficult to sustain
Nutrition science consistently supports variety, balance, and flexibility, not extremes.
You do not need to fear blueberries to be healthy.
We’d love to utilize your insurance benefits to work with you on how to work a variety of foods into your diet to help you reach your health goals!